nonburnable

adjective

Definition of nonburnablenext
as in noninflammable

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonburnable
  1. fireproof
  2. nonflammable
  3. noncombustible
  4. incombustible
Adjective
  • Its silhouette is lean, almost balletic in line, and built from the fireproof sneakers worn by Formula 1 Drivers in the 1980s.
    Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2024
  • The plug uses a splash-proof design and is made of fireproof materials.
    BestReviews, The Mercury News, 27 Sep. 2024
Definition of fireproof
Adjective
  • Either way, there aren’t enough nonflammable late-inning options, which presents a problem in two ways.
    Aaron Gleeman, The Athletic, 22 Aug. 2024
  • The gold standard is to have only nonflammable material in Zone 1.
    Bryce Young Christopher Moran, WIRED, 20 July 2024
Definition of nonflammable
Adjective
  • Even simple efforts, such as creating a 5-foot noncombustible buffer around the home, installing screens on vents, and maintaining decks and yards, can make homes safer.
    Mike Zukerman, The Mercury News, 27 July 2024
  • Such wood can be used in place of those noncombustible materials in exterior walls, according to Escobar and a review of state and international building codes.
    Gordon Rago, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2024
Definition of noncombustible
Adjective
  • The Tribune claimed its four-story building constructed of stone, brick and iron at the southeast corner of Dearborn and Madison streets was incombustible.
    Chicago Tribune staff, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2022
  • The Chicago Tribune claimed its four-story building constructed of stone, brick and iron at the southeast corner of Dearborn and Madison streets was incombustible.
    Kori Rumore, chicagotribune.com, 1 Oct. 2021
Definition of incombustible
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